Land Securities has appointed a new centre director for its landmark £350 million Trinity Leeds retail and leisure development.
Land Securities has appointed a new centre director for its landmark £350 million Trinity Leeds retail and leisure development.
wp-image-2708″ title=”David Laycock” src=”http://www.locateinleeds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/David-Laycock-300×199.jpg” alt=”" width=”300″ height=”199″ />The 1m sq ft shopping and leisure scheme, which opens in spring 2013, is transforming Leeds city centre and David, who brings considerable experience of launching and managing new centres, has an important role to play in building the community profile of the UK’s largest on-going retail-led development.
David Laycock, the new centre director has an impressive retail background, with more than 20 years experience. “Leeds is a progressive city that is rapidly moving forward with Trinity Leeds at the heart of an international-class shopping and leisure destination,” he said.
“It is very exciting time to be involved in the development and being able to engage with our stakeholders across the city as this beacon of retail excellence is taking shape.”
Prior to his appointment by Land Securities, Laycock was director of The Rock shopping and leisure centre in Bury and has previously managed shopping centres in Hull and Liverpool.
Andrew Dudley, who is heading the Trinity Leeds development for Land Securities, said: “With his successful track record
as centre director of retail-led regeneration schemes across the north, David is a valuable new member of our team, who will play a key role in the run up to opening and beyond.”